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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.04, 12,846.70 and 5,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.04, 12,846.70 and 5,949.22 is: 8,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.04 : 12,846.70 = 5,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.04/12,846.70 = 5,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.04x = 12,846.70 × 5,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.04x = 76,427,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,427,844.57/9,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.60

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